| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Monroe, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Crawford Path, Monroe Loop, Trinity Heights Connector, Gulfside, Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, September 22, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at the WMNF Ammonoosuc Ravine trailhead lot. This is a fee lot with toilet facilities. Base road was no longer flooded. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The brook crossings on the Ammonoosuc Ravine were not difficult as there are plenty of rocks to step upon. The crossing of the brook on the flat area higher up on the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail was a walk through an inch or two of water. The brook crossings on the Jewell Trail are bridged. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good condition. There is no sign for the side trail off the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail that leads to a viewpoint of a magnificent waterfall.
There was one small tree across the Jewell Trail perhaps four to five feet above the surface. Not a concern during the non-snow season. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Should be fine for dogs. The mica schist may be abrasive on the paws. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Great day to be above tree line. Almost no wind.
Most of the pathway on the Crawford Path, Trinity Heights, and Gulfside Trail have an excellent surface for great footing. The Ammonoosuc Ravine and Jewell Trails have only slightly rougher footing. The upper portions of the Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail have many ledges that were sufficiently dry to permit secure footing today. On a rainy day these ledges may be challenging.
Many hikers did not take the short side trail off the Ammonoosuc Trail above Gem Pool that leads to a perch with an excellent view to two lengthy cascades plunging into a pool. As noted above, there is currently no sign for the viewpoint. |
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 | Name: |
WAUMBEK |
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 | E-Mail: |
WAUMBEK@Roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-09-22 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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